Atlantic Health System is seeking a Part-Time Environmental Aide I (Housekeeping) for the Environmental Services Department at Overlook Medical Center. Required hours are 7:30AM-3:30PM, including every other weekend.

Essential Function/Responsibilities:

• Utilizes appropriate cleaning equipment in cleaning all nursing units, patients' rooms and all other designated facility areas, including the floors, woodwork, sills, vents, sinks, furniture etc., empty trash, high/low dusting, mop floors, sanitize all furniture in patient rooms, clean commode, clean bathrooms and discard debris, remove soiled linen and replace with fresh linen in patient rooms.
• EVS Aide will also need to work at Union Campus.
• Position includes cleaning of bodily fluids.
• Reports any repairs to maintenance.
• Keeps abreast of changes in environmental services by attending monthly department meetings.
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Cleans and restocks housekeeping carts at the end of each shift.
• Follows the department's policies and procedures on cleaning, disinfecting and deodorization.
• Removes all trash and linen within the hospital.
• Follows directions carefully for cleaning solution preparations and handling of bio-hazard materials.
• Cleans up major spills when necessary and responds to pages in a timely manner.

Requirements:

• HS Diploma/GED or Equivalent required or will obtain within 2 years of employment.
• To provide a safe environment to our patients, we require that all candidates must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Solid work history a must.
• Need to meet the fit testing requirement.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs.

Relevant Experience:

• Prior experience in housekeeping in either a hospital or institutional setting preferred.
• Prior Floor-care experience preferred.